Do you have old VHS tapes, DVDs, or music CDs you never watch? If so, donate them to a local charity. Your local library may also be willing to take them off your hands if they feel the titles will interest their patrons.

Reading some book reviews a few days ago, I saw two I wanted to read. One was by a favorite author; another just looked intriguing. I put them on my list of 'book possibilities,' but I did not buy them. I already have three purchased books in my eReader that I've not yet started...and I won't allow myself another until those are read.

A cousin of mine is a quilter. She recently said, 'Every time I go into a quilt shop, I see fabric I just have to have, even though I am not sure what I will make with it. I have two drawers full of fabric.' I thought to myself, 'I bet the finish three maximum I've given myself with the magazines would help her keep her fabric stash under control and her money in her wallet a bit longer.'

An associate of mine has trouble resisting sales for 'The Great Courses.' He is a history and political science buff who loves to learn. But what he wants to learn, as he'll readily admit, is much more than the available time he has to do so.

The 'finish three' rule is a maximum that you set for yourself to a) be sure you don't end up with a whole lot of clutter, b) force you to be productive and to finish before putting more on your plate that you can't get to.

Finish three books before you buy another book.

Finish three quilting projects before you buy new fabric.

Finish three courses before you download another.

You get the idea! Three is the magic number.

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